People in Tennessee make mistakes from time to time. Some mistakes are innocent and can be rectified quickly, but others can have long-lasting effects that could affect the person for a long time. This is usually what is at stake when one is accused of breaking the law. Those who are convicted of breaking the
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Marijuana possession still has significant penalties in Tennessee
People in Tennessee need time to relax from time-to-time. Sometimes people plan vacations and take time off work to get away, but even on a daily basis people need to find ways to escape. This could be simply watching a movie before going to bed or going out with friends and family on the weekend.
Read MoreTennessee’s enhanced DUI penalties
There is nothing wrong with having a drink from time-to-time. However, people can make poor choices after they have had too many drinks. Sometimes these mistakes can be social in nature, such as embarrassing oneself at a company party or saying things to a friend that one may regret later. These types of mistakes may
Read MoreMan and woman from Tennessee charged with multiple drug offenses
There are many drug users in Tennessee. Many of these individuals do so legally, though, because they are prescribed medications by a doctor in order to help with certain conditions or to manage pain. However, there are many others who use drugs, even prescription medication, illegally. If people are caught either possessing these drugs or
Read MoreWhen does one commit aggravated assault in Tennessee?
From a young age, most people are taught to keep their hands to themselves and not to touch others who do not want to be touched. However, sometimes emotions boil over and kids end up in fights. When the children involved in these incidences are young, parents or a school will usually handle discipline, but
Read MoreMan arrested after alleged robbery of multiple homes
Many people in Tennessee like to receive things for free, especially if they really want the item or could really use the money. Most people wait until it is given to them, but there are some individuals who do not wait and simply take the items they want. This is illegal, though, and if the
Read MoreDrug possession in Tennessee can have serious consequences
Most drug users in Tennessee are not dealing drugs or trying to distribute the drugs to others. They simply want to have enough of the drug for their own personal use. People in this situation may also give some to friends or family from time to time for their limited use, but nothing beyond that.
Read MoreThe penalties for theft depends on the amount taken
There are many things and services that people in Tennessee may want or need for their daily lives. In order to get these things people usually need to pay for them. Some people are lucky and may win contests or prizes, but for the most part people need to pay. If people take the things
Read MoreTwo men charged for alleged thefts from multiple music stores
There are many things that young people are taught in Tennessee. One of these lessons is to not take what does not belong to them. When children take a toy from another child, they are reprimanded and may go to timeout, but the consequences are not very severe beyond that. However, when people are adults
Read MoreConsequences for DUIs in Tennessee
Many people drink alcohol from time to time in Tennessee. There are many different events where alcohol is served, or people may simply consume it as a way to wind down after a long day. In moderation, alcohol does not cause many problems, but when people consume too much, they can find themselves in bad
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